Page 1 Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR SM-RP114NA-1 April 2001...
Page 2 EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the Model RP114 Web Safe Router is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application...
Page 3: Customer Support
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Model RP114 Web Safe Router has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Package Contents ...2-1 Local Network Hardware Requirements ...2-2 PC Requirements ...2-2 Access Device Requirement ...2-2 The Router’s Front Panel ...2-3 The Router’s Rear Panel ...2-4 Connecting the Router ...2-4 Connecting to your Local Ethernet Network ...2-4 Connecting to Your Internet Access Device ...2-5 Connecting the Power Adapter ...2-5...
Page 6 Account Information ...3-7 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information (Windows) ...3-8 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information (Macintosh) ...3-9 Ready for Configuration ...3-9 Chapter 4 Basic Configuration of the Router Configuring for Internet Access ...4-1 Configuring for Content Filtering ...4-8 E-Mail ...4-8 Keyword ...4-9 Schedule ...4-10...
Page 7 LAN Port Filter Setup Menu ...7-8 TCP/IP and DHCP Setup ...7-9 Manager Password Setup ... 7-11 Chapter 8 Using the Manager Interface to Configure the Router for Internet Access Internet Access Configuration ...8-1 Remote Node Setup Menu ...8-3 Editing IP Options ...8-6 Editing Filter Sets ...8-8...
Page 8 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ... 11-3 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility ... 11-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router ... 11-5 Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device ... 11-7 Troubleshooting the Manager Interface ... 11-7...
Page 9 General Specifications ... A-1 Appendix B Network and Routing Basics Basic Router Concepts ... B-1 What is a Router? ... B-1 Routing Information Protocol ... B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet ... B-2 Netmask ... B-4 Subnet Addressing ... B-5 Private IP Addresses ...
Page 10 Contents...
Page 11 Figure 2-1. RP114 Front Panel ...2-3 Figure 2-2. RP114 Rear Panel ...2-4 Figure 4-1. Login window ...4-2 Figure 4-2. Browser-based configuration main menu ...4-3 Figure 4-3. Browser-based Setup Wizard, first screen ...4-4 Figure 4-4. Browser-based Setup Wizard, second screen ...4-5 Figure 4-5.
Page 12 Figure 10-3. Menu 21.1.1 - TCP/IP Filter Rule ...10-5 Figure B-1. Three Main Address Classes ... B-3 Figure B-2. Example of Subnetting a Class B Address ... B-5 Figure B-3. Single IP Address Operation Using NAT ... B-8...
Page 13 Port Table Entries (Example) ...5-7 Table 5-5. Edit IP Static Route Fields ...5-9 Table 6-1. Menu 3.2 - System Status Fields ...6-2 Table 6-2. Router Statistics Fields ...6-3 Table 7-1. Manager Menu Commands ...7-4 Table 7-2. Manager Menu Summary ...7-4 Table 7-3.
Page 15: About This Guide
Technical Support For help with any technical issues, contact Customer Support at 1-888-NETGEAR, or visit us on the Web at www.NETGEAR.com. The NETGEAR Web site includes an extensive knowledge base, answers to frequently asked questions, and a means for submitting technical questions online.
Page 16 Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router For more information about IP address translation, refer to RFC 1631, The IP Network Address Translator (NAT). About This Guide...
Page 17: Typographical Conventions
Typographical Conventions This guide uses the following typographical conventions: italics Book titles and UNIX file, command, and directory names. Screen text, user-typed command-line entries. courier font Initial Caps Menu titles and window and button names. [Enter] Named keys in text are shown enclosed in square brackets. The notation [Enter] is used for the Enter key and the Return key.
Page 19: Introduction
About the Router The Model RP114 Web Safe Router with 4-port switch connects your local area network (LAN) to the Internet through an external single-user access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem.
Page 20 – Powerful packet filtering capabilities – Incoming port forwarding and DMZ for specific services • Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch – Allows LAN connections at 10 megabits per second (Mbps) or 100 Mbps – Autosensing for Ethernet (10BASE-T) or Fast Ethernet (100BASE-Tx) transmissions –...
Page 21: Content Filtering
• Logging of inappropriate use You can configure the Model RP114 router to log access to Web sites and to e-mail the log to you. You can also configure the router to send an immediate alert e-mail message to you whenever a local user attempts to access a blocked Web site.
Page 22: Autosensing 10/100 Ethernet
Autosensing 10/100 Ethernet With its internal, 4-port 10/100 switch, the Model RP114 router can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. The local LAN interface is autosensing and is capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. In addition, the LAN interface ports automatically sense whether a connection is a normal or uplink connection, eliminating the need for uplink switches or crossover cables.
Page 23: Maintenance And Support
You can access this interface from the network by using a Telnet client program. • Visual monitoring The Model RP114 router’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the Model RP114 router: •...
Page 24 Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router Introduction...
Page 25: Setting Up The Hardware
• Support Information Card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router for repair. Setting Up the Hardware...
Page 26: Local Network Hardware Requirements
The Model RP114 Web Safe Router is intended for use in a network of personal computers (PCs) that are interconnected by twisted-pair Ethernet cables. PC Requirements To install and run the Model RP114 router over your network of PCs, each PC must have the following: •...
Page 27: The Router's Front Panel
The Router’s Front Panel The front panel of the Model RP114 Web Safe Router status LEDs. Figure 2-1. RP114 Front Panel You can use some of the LEDs to verify connections. the front panel of the router. These LEDs are green when lit.
Page 28: The Router's Rear Panel
Connect the power adapter (see Connecting to your Local Ethernet Network Your local network will attach to the router port or ports marked LAN. The LAN ports are capable of operation at either 10 Mbps (10BASE-T) or 100 Mbps (100BASE-Tx), depending on the Ethernet interface of the attached PC, hub, or switch.
Page 29: Connecting To Your Internet Access Device
• Connect any LAN port of your Model RP114 router to any port of an Ethernet hub or switch using a standard or crossover Ethernet cable. Because the Model RP114 router is capable of automatically sensing the polarity of the Ethernet connection, you can connect to the other hub’s normal or uplink port, using a...
Page 30: Verifying Power
Verifying Power After connecting the power adapter to the router and a power source, the router powers on automatically. Complete the following steps to verify that power is correctly applied to the router: When power is first applied, verify that the PWR LED is on.
Page 31: Preparing Your Network
This chapter describes how to prepare your PC network to connect to the Internet through the Model RP114 Web Safe Router and how to order broadband Internet service from an Internet service provider (ISP). Preparing Your Personal Computers for IP Networking The Model RP114 Web Safe Router uses the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Page 32: Configuring Windows 95 Or Later For Ip Networking
“Appendix B, “Network and Routing The Model RP114 router is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. The router assigns the following TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the PCs are rebooted: •...
Page 33 You must have an Ethernet adapter, the TCP/IP protocol, and Client for Microsoft Networks. Note: It is not necessary to remove any other network components shown in the Network window in order to install the adapter, TCP/IP, or Client for Microsoft Networks.
Page 34: Configuring Tcp/Ip Properties
Install TCP/IP on each PC, leaving the PC configured to obtain configuration settings automatically (by DHCP). Physically connect the PCs and the router using a hub or a direct connection. Restart the router and allow it to boot. Restart each PC.
Page 35: Configuring The Macintosh For Ip Networking
Select your Ethernet adapter. The window is updated to show your settings, which should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends: • The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.31 •...
Page 36: Verifying Tcp/Ip Properties (Macintosh)
TCP/IP Control Panel. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then TCP/IP. The panel is updated to show your settings, which should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends: •...
Page 37: Your Internet Account
When the router’s WAN port is connected to the broadband modem, the router appears to be a single PC to the ISP. The router then allows the PCs on the local network to masquerade as the single PC to access the Internet through the broadband modem. The method used by the router to accomplish this is called Network Address Translation (NAT) or IP masquerading.
Page 38: Obtaining Isp Configuration Information (Windows)
As mentioned above, you may need to collect configuration information from your PC so that you can use this information when you configure the Model RP114 router. Following this procedure is only necessary when your ISP does not dynamically supply the account information.
Page 39: Obtaining Isp Configuration Information (Macintosh)
Ready for Configuration After configuring all of your PCs for TCP/IP networking and connecting them to the LOCAL network of your Model RP114 router, you are ready to access and configure the router. Proceed to the next chapter. Preparing Your Network...
Page 40 Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router 3-10 Preparing Your Network...
Page 41: Basic Configuration Of The Router
This chapter describes how to perform the basic configuration of your Model RP114 Web Safe Router using the Setup Wizard, which walks you through the configuration process for your Internet connection. This chapter also describes the configuration for content filtering.
Page 42 This screen may have a different appearance in other browsers. Type in the User Name box, admin If your router password was previously changed, enter the current password. Figure 4-1 below:. in the Password box, and then click OK. 1234...
Page 43 Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router In the opening screen, shown in Figure 4-2, select WIZARD SETUP. Figure 4-2. Browser-based configuration main menu Basic Configuration of the Router...
Page 44 These parameters may be necessary to access your ISP’s services such as mail or news servers. If you leave the Domain Name field blank, the router will attempt to learn the domain automatically from the ISP. If this is not successful, you will need to enter it manually.
Page 45 Enter the PPTP login user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case sensitive. • If you wish to change the login timeout, enter a new value in seconds. Basic Configuration of the Router Figure 4-4 below:...
Page 46 Service Type as Standard. Click on Next to go to the final Wizard screen shown in Figure 4-5. Browser-based Setup Wizard, third screen This screen provides setup for the following parameters: Figure 4-5 below. Basic Configuration of the Router...
Page 47 IP addresses. Typically your ISP transfers the IP addresses of one or two DNS servers to your router during login. If the ISP does not transfer an address, you must obtain it from the ISP and enter it manually here. If you enter an address here, you should reboot your PCs after configuring the router.
Page 48: Configuring For Content Filtering
Configuring for Content Filtering The Model RP114 Web Safe Router provides you with Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Parents and network administrators can establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day, URL and URL keywords.
Page 49: Keyword
In this case, the router overwrites the log and discards its contents. Keyword The Model RP114 router allows you to restrict access based on web addresses and web address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list. The Keyword tab is shown below:...
Page 50: Schedule
If you wish to block all Internet browsing access during a scheduled period, enter the keyword “.” and set the schedule in the Schedule menu. Schedule The Model RP114 router allows you to specify when blocking will be enforced. The Schedule tab is shown below: •...
Page 51: Trusted
Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router Trusted The Model RP114 router allows you to specify one Trusted Host, which is a PC that will be exempt from blocking and logging. Since the Trusted Host will be identified by an IP address, you should configure that PC with a fixed IP address.
Page 52: Logs
The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry. Action This field displays whether the packet was blocked, forwarded, or neither (BLOCK, FORWARD, or NONE). "NONE" means that no action is dictated by this rule. 4-12 Basic Configuration of the Router...
Page 53 Click this button to view the previous log page. Refresh Click this button to refresh the log screen. Clear Click this button to clear the log entries. Click this button to view the next log page. Next Page Basic Configuration of the Router Table 4-2 4-13...
Page 54 Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router 4-14 Basic Configuration of the Router...
Page 55: Advanced Configuration Of The Router
Advanced Configuration of the Router This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your Model RP114 Web Safe Router. These features can be found by clicking on the Advanced heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. One advanced feature, Content Filtering, is described in the previous chapter.
Page 56: Dynamic Dns
To utilize this service, you must register with the Dynamic DNS service provider, who will give you a password or key. At this time, the Model RP114 router only supports DynDNS service. For more information, visit www.dyndns.org.
Page 57: Lan Setup
LAN Setup Menu DHCP The Model RP114 router have the capability to act as a DHCP server, allowing them to assign IP, DNS, and default gateway addresses to attached PCs. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router. IP addresses will be assigned to the attached PCs from a pool of addresses specified in this menu.
Page 58: Lan Tcp/Ip
The number of sequential addresses available for assignment to attached hosts. The maximum is 32. If you want the router to provide the Primary DNS Server address to attached hosts, enter the DNS address in this field. If this field is 0.0.0.0, the router assigns its own address as DNS Server, and performs a DNS Proxy if it can obtain a DNS address from the ISP.
Page 59 RIP Version Multicast Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the router while connected through the browser or Telnet, you will be disconnected. You must then open a new connection to the new IP address and log in again.
Page 60: Configuring For Port Forwarding To Local Servers
Requested services are identified by port numbers in an incoming IP packet. For example, a packet that is sent to the external IP address of your router and destined for port number 80 is an HTTP (Web server) request, and port 21 is an FTP request. Examples of port numbers are shown at the top of the PORTS menu, although you are not limited to these choices.
Page 61: Local Web And Ftp Server Example
Use the PORTS menu to configure the router to forward incoming protocols to IP addresses on your local network based on the port number. In addition to servers for specific protocols, you can also specify a Default (also called DMZ) Server to which all other incoming protocols are forwarded.
Page 62: Local Game Host Or Videoconference Example
Some online games and videoconferencing applications are incompatible with NAT. The Model RP114 router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work properly with them, but there are other applications that may not function well. In some cases, one local PC can run the application properly if that PC’s IP address is entered as the default in...
Page 63 On the LAN, the gateway must be a router on the same segment as the router. Over the WAN, the gateway will be the IP address of the router at your ISP.
Page 64: Static Route Example
• Your company’s network is 134.177.0.0. When you first configured your router, two implicit static routes were created. A default route was created with your ISP as the gateway, and a second static route was created to your local network for all 192.168.x.x addresses.
Page 65 In this case you must define a static route, telling your router that 134.177.0.0 should be accessed through the ISDN router at 192.168.100. The static route would look like Figure 5-5. Static Route Example In this example: • The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route applies to all 134.177.x.x addresses.
Page 66 Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router 5-12 Advanced Configuration of the Router...
Page 67: Maintenance
Chapter 6 Maintenance This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your Model RP114 Web Safe Router. These features can be found by clicking on the Maintenance heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. System Status The System Status menu provides a limited amount of status and usage information.
Page 68 This field displays the IP Subnet Mask being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. If set to None, the router is configured to use a fixed IP address on the WAN. If set to Client, the router is configured to obtain an IP address dynamically from the ISP.
Page 69 Click on the “Show Statistics” button to display router usage statistics, as shown in below: Figure 6-2. Router Statistics screen This screen shows the following statistics:. Table 6-2. Router Statistics Fields Field Description Port The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (local) ports. For each port, the screen...
Page 70: Dhcp Table
Software Upgrade The routing software of the Model RP114 router is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from Netgear's website. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the binary (.BIN) file before sending it to the router.
Page 71: Configuration File Management
Note: When uploading software to the Model RP114 router, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it may corrupt the software. When the upload is complete, your router will automatically restart.
Page 72 Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the router. See “Using the Default Reset button“...
Page 73: Using The Manager Interface For Initial Router Configuration
Using the Manager Interface for Initial Router This chapter contains information about basic configuration for your Model RP114 Web Safe Router using the internal Manager interface. The initial configuration consists of: – accessing the Manager, – naming the router, –...
Page 74 • Add a route to the static routing table of the workstation to indicate that the router can be reached through the local LAN port. To access the router by Telnet from a Windows PC: From the Windows toolbar, select Start.
Page 75: Using The Manager Interface
Using the Manager Interface Login When power is first applied to the router, several internal tests are performed by the router. The router will not accept a Telnet connection until initialization is complete as indicated by the TEST LED turning off. Log in to the Manager interface: Open a Telnet session as described in the previous section, and log in.
Page 76: Navigating The Manager
When choosing options, press the space bar to toggle through the available options. Required fields Some of the fields in the Manager are essential in order to configure the router. The required fields initially show a question mark (?), indicating that the information must be filled in before that menu can be saved.
Page 77 Using the Manager Interface for Initial Router Configuration Description Set up a basic Internet connection. Configure additional parameters of the Internet connection Manually configure static routes. The router supports eight static routes. Configure forwarding of specific incoming service requests to local hosts.
Page 78: General Setup Menu
In the System Name field, enter a name for identifying the router. For identification purposes, choose a descriptive name for the router, such as MyRP114. If your ISP has assigned a host name for your PC, the System Name in some cases must be set to the host name.
Page 79: Wan Setup
WAN Setup Menu 2 enables you to configure the 10 Mbps Ethernet port to a broadband modem device, such as a cable or DSL modem. This port is labeled WAN on the front panel of the router. Figure 7-3 shows Menu 2 - WAN Setup.
Page 80: Lan Setup
Menu 3 enables you to configure the Ethernet LAN parameters, including filters, DHCP, and IP address information. These parameters specify the behavior of the router’s local port. From the Main Menu, enter 3 to display Menu 3 - LAN Setup Menu 3 - LAN Setup 1.
Page 81: Tcp/Ip And Dhcp Setup
Device Filters TCP/IP and DHCP Setup The Model RP114 router has the capability to act as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS, and default gateway addresses to attached PCs or workstations. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router, as set in the TCP/IP section. Each pool address is tested before it is assigned to avoid duplicate addresses on the LAN.
Page 82 RIP broadcasts by other routers into its routing table. If set to In Only, the router broadcasts its routing table on the LAN. If set to Out Only, the router broadcasts its routing table, but it ignores any RIP broadcast packets that it receives.
Page 83: Manager Password Setup
This field determines the format and broadcasting method of any RIP (Routing Information Protocol) transmissions by the router. The following RIP options are supported by the Model RP114 router: • RIP-1—The router sends RIP-1 messages only. • RIP-2B—The router sends RIP-2 messages in broadcast format.
Page 84 Enter your new system password again for confirmation, and press [Enter]. You must enter this new password when you want to access the Manager by a Telnet connection. If you lose or forget the Manager password, you must clear the configuration of the router as described in Chapter 11, “Troubleshooting.”...
Page 85: Internet Access Configuration
Using the Manager Interface to Configure the This chapter describes how to configure your Model RP114 Web Safe Router for Internet access using the internal Manager interface. For information about using the Manager interface, refer to Chapter 7, “Using the Manager Interface for Initial Router...
Page 86 PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) is a type of connection that requires the use of a dialer program such as Microsoft Dial-Up Networking to access your DSL or cable modem. In this case, the router will perform this function, and it will not be necessary to run the dialer on your attached PCs.
Page 87: Remote Node Setup Menu
If your service provider has assigned you an IP address to be manually configured in your PC, select Static. In this case, enter your assigned IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address (the address of the ISP’s router). If you do not know the gateway address, leave this field as 0.0.0.0.
Page 88 Press the space bar to toggle between Yes and No. When a remote node is deactivated, it has no effect on the operation of the router, even though it is still kept in the database and can be activated in the future. Deactivated nodes are displayed with a minus sign (-) preceding the name in Menu 11.
Page 89 Menu 21 and wish to apply it as a Call Filter or Data filter for the node. For more information about configuring filter options, see Sets” on Using the Manager Interface to Configure the Router for Internet Access “Editing IP page 8-8.
Page 90: Editing Ip Options
Press [Esc] at any time to cancel your selections. Continue to the end of Menu 11.1 and press [Enter] to save the selections you made in Menu 11.3. Using the Manager Interface to Configure the Router for Internet Access Table 8-2.
Page 91 If the remote network uses a netmask other than the standard class netmask, you must enter the netmask here. Gateway IP Address If you are using a fixed address, enter the IP address of the remote router to which your router will connect. Single User Account If this field is set to Yes, the router performs NAT (IP Address Masquerading) to this node.
Page 92: Editing Filter Sets
NetBIOS_LAN TEL_FTP_WEB_WAN _______________ _______________ _______________ Enter Filter Set Number to Configure= 0 Figure 8-4. Menu 21 - Filter Set Configuration Using the Manager Interface to Configure the Router for Internet Access Filter Set # Comments ------ ----------------- _______________ _______________ _______________...
Page 93 Enter the filter numbers of IP packet format filters defined in Menu 21. Device Filters Enter the filter numbers of generic packet format filters defined in Menu 21. For more information on using filters, refer to Using the Manager Interface to Configure the Router for Internet Access Figure 8-5. Chapter 10, “Configuring...
Page 94: Configuration For Local Servers
Internet. Requested services are identified by port numbers in an incoming IP packet. For example, a packet that is sent to the external IP address of your router and destined for port number 80 is an HTTP (Web server) request, and port 21 is an FTP request. Examples of port numbers are shown at the bottom of Menu 15, although you are not limited to these choices.
Page 95: Local Web And Ftp Server Example
Web server by directing the browser to http://172.16.1.23. The assigned IP address can be found in Menu 24.1, in the WAN IP Address field. Using the Manager Interface to Configure the Router for Internet Access Address --------------- 0.0.0.0...
Page 96: Local Game Host Or Videoconference Example
Some online games and videoconferencing applications are incompatible with NAT. The Model Model RP114 router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work properly with them, but there are other applications that may not function well. In some cases, one local PC can run the application properly if that PC’s IP address is entered as the default in Menu 15.
Page 97 In the Manager interface, open Menu 12 - IP Static Route Setup. Select an unused number from the menu and press [Enter]. Menu 12.1 - Edit IP Static Route opens as shown in Using the Manager Interface to Configure the Router for Internet Access Gateway Metric stat Timer 192.168.0.1...
Page 98 On the LAN, the gateway must be a router on the same segment as the router. Over the WAN, the gateway will be the IP address of the router at your ISP.
Page 99: Static Route Example
• Your company’s network is 134.177.0.0. When you first configured your Model RP114 router, two implicit static routes were created. A default route was created with your ISP as the gateway, and a second static route was created to your local network for all 192.168.x.x addresses. With this configuration, if you attempt to access a device on the 134.177.0.0 network, your router will forward your request to the ISP.
Page 100 • A Metric value of either 1 or 2 will work. • Private is set to Yes only as a precautionary security measure in case RIP is activated. 8-16 Using the Manager Interface to Configure the Router for Internet Access...
Page 101: Dynamic Dns
Dynamic DNS You can configure your router to register its dynamically assigned IP address with a dynamic DNS service by configuring Menu 1.1, shown in account with DynDNS.org. Refer to www.dyndns.org for more information. Menu 1.1 - Configure Dynamic DNS Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel: Figure 8-10.
Page 102 Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router 8-18 Using the Manager Interface to Configure the Router for Internet Access...
Page 103: Using The Manager Interface For Advanced System Maintenance
Using the Manager Interface for Advanced System Maintenance The Model RP114 Web Safe Router provides tools for maintenance and diagnostics. These tools include displays of system status and connections, log and trace capabilities, and upgrades to the system software. This chapter describes the use of these tools.
Page 104 Menu 24 - System Maintenance 10. Time and Date Setting Enter Menu Selection Number: Figure 9-1. Menu 24 - System Maintenance Enter 1 to display Menu 24.1 - System Maintenance - Status menu Menu 24.1 - System Maintenance - Status Port Status TxPkts...
Page 105 System up Time The time elapsed since the last power cycle or reset. Name The name of your router, which you configured in Menu 1 - General Setup. RAS S/W Version The version of the current router software. Using the Manager Interface for Advanced System Maintenance Description Log out of PPPoE or RoadRunner session.
Page 106: Log And Trace
Log and trace tools allow the user to view the error log in order to troubleshoot any errors that may occur. The router can also generate system logs (syslogs) to send to other machines. Enter 24 to display Menu 24 - System Maintenance. Enter 3 to select the Log and Trace option and display Menu 24.3 - System Maintenance - Log and Trace.
Page 107: Syslog
Filter log PPP log To configure the router for logging with the syslogd program on a local host: Go to Menu 24.3.2 - System Maintenance - UNIX Syslog. Set Active to Yes. In the Syslog IP Address field, enter the IP address of the syslogd host PC.
Page 108: Diagnostic Menu
In the syslogd startup script, add the -r option to enable logging from a remote host. Diagnostic Menu The diagnostic menu allows you to: • Ping another location from your router. • Release or renew DHCP parameters received from the ISP. •...
Page 109 Menu 24.4 - System Maintenance- Diagnostic TCP/IP 1. Ping Host 2. WAN DHCP Release 3. WAN DHCP Renewal 4. Internet Setup Test System 11. Reboot System Enter Menu Selection Number: Figure 9-3. Menu 24.4 - System Maintenance - Diagnostic From the Main Menu, enter 24 to display Menu 24 - System Maintenance. Enter 4 to display Menu 24.4 - System Maintenance - Diagnostic.
Page 110: Back Up And Restore Configuration
Back Up and Restore Configuration You can save the router configuration settings to a disk as a binary file. You can also restore the settings from the file at a later time. Saving and restoring the router configuration lets you restore the router to working order if the configuration information in the router is lost or damaged.
Page 111: Software Update
Software Update You can update the router software through the browser or by using an FTP program. The browser procedure is described in “Software Upgrade“ on page following section. Updating Router Software Using FTP You can update the router software over the LAN or WAN using an FTP client program. Windows includes an FTP client program that can be accessed using the Start button and Run menu.
Page 112 Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router 9-10 Using the Manager Interface for Advanced System Maintenance...
Page 113: Configuring Filters
IETF RFC1700, “Assigned Numbers.” Many common port numbers are also listed on any Windows PC in a file called \windows\services. The Model RP114 router allow you to customize filter sets according to your needs. The following sections describe how to configure the filter sets for your router.
Page 114: Configuring A Filter Set
When implementing these filter sets, you can link up to four of the filter sets to screen the data packet. Therefore, with each filter set having up to six rules, you can have a maximum of 24 rules active for a single filtering application. Configuring a Filter Set To configure a filter set: Select option 21 from the Main Menu.
Page 115 When you have finished filling in the Edit Comments field, press [Enter] at the Press ENTER to Confirm... prompt to confirm your selections, or press [Esc] at any time to cancel your selections. The new information is displayed in the read-only section of Menu 21 - Filter Set Configuration.
Page 116 Table 10-1. Abbreviations Used in Menu 21.1 - Filter Rules Summary (continued) Abbreviation Description Refers to Action Matched. F means to forward the packet, D means to drop the packet, and N means to check the next rule. Refers to Action Not Matched. F means to forward the packet, D means to drop the packet, and N means to check the next rule.
Page 117 Menu 21.1.1 - TCP/IP Filter Rule Filter #: 1,1 Filter Type= TCP/IP Filter Rule Active= Yes IP Protocol= 17 Destination: IP Addr= 0.0.0.0 Source: IP Addr= 0.0.0.0 TCP Estab= N/A More= No Action Matched= Drop Action Not Matched= Check Next Rule Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel: Figure 10-3.
Page 118: Configuring A Filter Rule
Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router Configuring a Filter Rule You can configure two types of filter rules. Some of the parameters differ depending on the type of rule. When you first enter the filter rule menu, Menu 21.1.1 - TCP/IP Filter Rule is displayed.
Page 119 Table 10-4. TCP/IP Filter Rule Fields Field Descriptions Active Make the filter rule active (Yes) or inactive (No). IP Protocol Protocol refers to the IP-specific number of the protocol. The range for the value entered in this field should be between 0 and 255 (for example, 6 refers to the TCP protocol).
Page 120 Table 10-4. TCP/IP Filter Rule Fields (continued) Field Descriptions TCP Estab This field is dependent upon the IP Protocol field. This field is inactive (N/A) unless the value in that field is 6 (TCP protocol). Determine what type of TCP packets to filter, from the following two options: •...
Page 121: Generic Filter Rule
0 to 255. Default = 0. Length The length, in bytes, of the data in the packet that the router should use for comparison and masking. The starting point of this data is determined by Offset. The range for this field is 0 to 8.
Page 122: Applying A Filter Set
In the following example, the user specifies that filter sets 1, 3, and 10 are to be applied to packets entering the router from the LAN: Incoming Filter Sets = 1,3,10 In cascading filter sets, you may need to modify all but the last set in order to have each set continue to the next set rather than terminate.
Page 123: Default Filters
Default Filters The Model RP114 router is preconfigured with the filters shown in in this section. Filter 1: NetBIOS_WAN The NetBIOS_WAN filter is an IP protocol filter used to prevent the sending of Windows NetBIOS name service packets to the ISP. The ports used by NetBIOS name service are: •...
Page 124 Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router 10-12 Configuring Filters...
Page 125: Troubleshooting
• Check that you are using the 12 V DC power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.
Page 126: Test Led Never Blinks Or Led Stays On
Test LED Never Blinks or LED Stays On When the router is turned on, the Test LED blinks for about 30 seconds at a rate of approximately 0.5 Hz and then turns off. If the Test LED does not blink, or if it stops blinking and stays on, there is a fault within the router.
Page 127: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should first determine whether the router is able to obtain a WAN IP address from the ISP. Unless you have been assigned a static IP address, your router must request an IP address from the ISP.
Page 128 If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your router has not obtained an IP address from your ISP. If your router is unable to obtain an IP address from the ISP, you may need to force your cable or DSL modem to recognize your new router by performing the following procedure: Turn off power to the cable or DSL modem.
Page 129: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using A Ping Utility
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router You can ping the router from your PC to verify that the LAN path to your router is set up correctly. To ping the router from a PC running Windows 95 or later: From the Windows toolbar, click on the Start button and select Run.
Page 130 — Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your PC or workstation. — Verify that the IP address for your router and your workstation are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet.
Page 131: Testing The Path From Your Pc To A Remote Device
If the path is functioning correctly, replies as in the previous section are displayed. If you do not receive replies: — Check that your PC has the IP address of your router listed as the default gateway. If the IP configuration of your PC is assigned by DHCP, this information will not be visible in the control panel network utility.
Page 132: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password
• Upload the default config file romfile0.114, which can be found on the Model RP114 Resource CD. This config file is also available on the NETGEAR Web site. The config file can be uploaded through the Web Manager (see by ftp (see “Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration Using FTP“...
Page 133: Technical Specifications
This appendix provides technical specifications for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router. General Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: Power Adapter North America: United Kingdom, Australia: Europe: Japan: All regions (output): Technical Specifications Technical Specifications TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP...
Page 134 Physical Specifications Dimensions: Weight: Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Electromagnetic Emissions Meets requirements of: Interface Specifications LAN: WAN: 159 by 102 by 32 mm 6.25 by 4 by 1.3 in. 2.75 kg 1.25 lb. 0 to 40 C 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing FCC Part 15 Class B VCCI Class B EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B...
Page 135: Network And Routing Basics
A router is a device that forwards traffic between networks based on network layer information in the data and on routing tables maintained by the router. In these routing tables, a router builds up a logical picture of the overall network by gathering and exchanging information with other routers in the network.
Page 136: Routing Information Protocol
Routers vary in performance and scale, number of routing protocols supported, and types of physical WAN connection they support. The Model RP114 Web Safe Router is a small office router that routes the IP protocol over a single-user broadband connection.
Page 137 There are five standard classes of IP addresses. These address classes have different ways of determining the network and host sections of the address, allowing for different numbers of hosts on a network. Each address type begins with a unique bit pattern, which is used by the TCP/IP software to identify the address class.
Page 138: Netmask
• Class D Class D addresses are used for multicasts (messages sent to many hosts). Class D addresses are in this range: 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255. • Class E Class E addresses are for experimental use. This addressing structure allows IP addresses to uniquely identify each physical network and each node on each physical network.
Page 139: Subnet Addressing
Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router Subnet Addressing By looking at the addressing structures, you can see that even with a Class C address, there are a large number of hosts per network. Such a structure is an inefficient use of addresses if each end of a routed link requires a different network number.
Page 140 Note: The number 192.68.135.127 is not assigned because it is the broadcast address of the first subnet. The number 192.68.135.128 is not assigned because it is the network address of the second subnet. The following table lists the additional subnet mask bits in dotted-decimal notation. To use the table, write down the original class netmask and replace the 0 value octets with the dotted-decimal value of the additional subnet bits.
Page 141: Private Ip Addresses
Netmask Formats 255.255.255.252 255.255.255.254 255.255.255.255 NETGEAR strongly recommends that you configure all hosts on a LAN segment to use the same netmask for the following reasons: • So that hosts recognize local IP broadcast packets When a device broadcasts to its segment neighbors, it uses a destination address of the local network address with all ones for the host address.
Page 142: Single Ip Address Operation Using Nat
The Model RP114 router employs an address-sharing method called Network Address Translation (NAT). This method allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by your ISP.
Page 143: Mac Addresses And Address Resolution Protocol
Many of the resources on the Internet can be addressed by simple descriptive names such as www.NETGEAR.com. This addressing is very helpful at the application level, but the descriptive name must be translated to an IP address in order for a user to actually contact the resource. Just as...
Page 144: Ip Configuration By Dhcp
IP addresses, along with other information (such as gateway and DNS addresses) that it may assign to the other devices on the network. The Model RP114 router has the capacity to act as a DHCP server.
Page 145: Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, And Mdi/Mdix Switching
• Auto MDI/MDI-X switching Some Ethernet switch products, such as the Model RP114 router, are able to sense the polarity of a connection and automatically adapt to the proper mating polarity. Cable Quality...
Page 146 Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router B-12 Network and Routing Basics...
Page 147: Glossary
See Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. See Domain Name Server. Domain Name Server A Domain Name Server (DNS) resolves descriptive names of network resources (such as www.netgear.com) to numeric IP addresses. Dynamic Host An Ethernet protocol that provides a centralized administration point for Configuration assigning network configuration information.
Page 148 Internet Protocol The main internetworking protocol used in the Internet. Used in conjunction with the Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) to form TCP/IP. See local area network. local area network A communications network serving users within a limited geographical area, such as one floor of a building, controlled by a network operating system and using a transport protocol.
Page 149 Internet. RFCs can be found at www.ietf.org. See Routing Information Protocol. router A device that forwards data between networks. An IP router forwards data based on IP source and destination addresses. Routing Information A protocol in which routers periodically exchange information with one...
Page 150 Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router Glossary...
Page 151 Index crossover cable 1-4, 2-5, 11-2, B-11 customer support iii default reset button 11-8 default router address 7-1 Destination field, TCP/IP Filter Rule menu 10-7 Destination IP Address field, Edit IP Static Route menu 5-9, 8-14 DHCP 1-4, 5-3, B-10...
Page 152 Filter Rules Summary menu 10-3, 10-9 filter type, Generic IP 10-4 filters, configuring 10-1 front panel 2-3 FTP 9-8 FTP, updating the router software 9-9 gateway address 3-8, 3-9 Gateway IP Address field, Edit IP Static Route menu 5-9, 8-14 General Setup menu 7-6...
Page 153 TCP/IP Filter Rule menu 10-8 Multicast 5-5, 7-11 Name field, System Maintenance menu 9-3 NAT. See Network Address Translation NetBIOS Name Service 10-11 NETGEAR contacting xv netmask translation table B-6 Network Address Translation 1-4, B-8 Offset field, Generic Filter Rule menu 10-9...
Page 154 B-7 RoadRunner 3-7, 4-6, 8-3 rom-0 file 6-5 romfile0.114 11-8 Route Name field, Edit IP Static Route menu 5-9, 8-14 router concepts B-1 Routing Information Protocol 1-4, B-2 security 1-1, 1-3, 7-11 Service Name 4-5, 8-5 Service Type 8-5...

NETGEAR RP114 Reference Manual

About this Guide

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Setting up the Hardware

Chapter 3 Preparing Your Network

Chapter 4 Basic Configuration of the Router

Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration of the Router

Chapter 6 Maintenance

Chapter 7 Using the Manager Interface for Initial Router Configuration

Chapter 8 Using the Manager Interface to Configure the Router for Internet Access

Chapter 9 Using the Manager Interface for Advanced System Maintenance

Chapter 10 Configuring Filters

Chapter 11 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Appendix B Network and Routing Basics

Glossary

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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